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MINTY NECTARINE PEAR PRESERVES




Source of Recipe


Just Jeanne


Recipe Introduction


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~William A. Ward~



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List of Ingredients




2 pounds ripe nectarines, peeled and pitted
2 pounds pears, peeled and cored
3/4 cup cold water
1/4 cup lemon juice
5 cups sugar or Splenda
1/2 cup fresh mint leaves, chopped (or 2 tablespoons dried)
1 teaspoon whole cloves
1 teaspoon whole allspice berries
2 whole cinnamon sticks


Recipe



Peel and pit the nectarines and cut them into chunks. Peel the pears
and core them. Put them into a large stockpot with the water and lemon
juice. Make a spice ball with the cloves, allspice berries and cinnamon
sticks. Cook on medium heat for 10 minutes. Crush the nectarines with
a potato masher. Add the sugar or Splenda and the mint leaves, stirring
well. Bring mixture to a boil and simmer for 15 minutes until mixture
is thick. Remove and discard spice ball. Ladle the preserves into
sterilize jars leaving 1/2 inch headspace. Wipe rims. Cap and seal.
Process in a water bath canner for 15 minutes. Yields 5 to 6 pints.